9 h. ago 31% Nigerian Women Suffer Sexual, Physical Violence — Minister

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim on Wednesday disclosed that about 31 percent of Nigerian women between the ages of 15 and 49 years experienced physical violence. This is just as the Minister also hinted that over 28 percent of women across Nigeria have suffered a case of sexual violence […]

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20 h. ago Nigerian women founders to get global push with Foundry for HER bootcamp

The Aurora Tech Award, in collaboration with The Nest Innovation Technology Park, has unveiled the Foundry for HER Bootcamp, a read more Nigerian women founders to get global push with Foundry for HER bootcamp

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39 h. ago Benue, Ogun Benefit As Women Affairs Minister Flags Off Customs

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in providing essential relief materials to Nigerian women, families, and vulnerable groups across the 774 Local Government Areas of the country. Through the partnership, fabrics, rice, and other […]

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4 d. ago EU endorses bill seeking more legislative seats for Nigerian women

Tribune Online EU endorses bill seeking more legislative seats for Nigerian women The most prosperous countries in the world are those where inequalities between women and men are the least.... EU endorses bill seeking more legislative seats for Nigerian women Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigerian women deserve strong voice as partners in politics, decision

Tribune Online Nigerian women deserve strong voice as partners in politics, decision-making — Prof Egbo Former Presidential candidate and renowned academic, Professor Benedicta Egbo, has said that Nigerian women deserve a strong voice as partners in politics... Nigerian women deserve strong voice as partners in politics, decision-making — Prof Egbo Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigerian women innovators shine at TICAD 9, driving Africa’s tech future

By Chinenye Anuforo Nigerian women are taking bold strides on the global innovation stage, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and reinforcing the role of women-led enterprises in Africa’s digital transformation at Nigerian women innovators shine at TICAD 9, driving Africa’s tech future the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). The high-level forum, themed Co-Create […] The post Nigerian women innovators shine at TICAD 9, driving Africa’s tech future appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sam Onuigbo Calls For Greater Investment In Women As Pillars Of Stability

The Member Representing The South East On The Board Of The North East Development Commission (NEDC), Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has called on the government to increase investment in women, describing them as the pillars of stability in Nigerian homes and communities. Speaking through his representative, Abraham Osondu, at the 31st Annual August Meeting of the […] The post Sam Onuigbo Calls For Greater Investment In Women As Pillars Of Stability appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘I wanted to rest after my second child, but in our family, having many children is seen as a blessing’

Tribune Online ‘I wanted to rest after my second child, but in our family, having many children is seen as a blessing’ By Abujah Racheal (NAN) Data from the 2018 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) indicates that Nigerian women have an average birth rate of 5.3. This rate is more than double the global replacement level of 2.1 births per woman needed to sustain a stable population. The NDHS further shows wide regional variations—women in the […] ‘I wanted to rest after my second child, but in our family, having many children is seen as a blessing’ Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Gombe ACReSAL, NAWIA Partner To Empower 30,000 Women In Agriculture

Gombe State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project plans to collaborate with the state chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women in Agriculture (NAWIA) to empower women through agricultural initiatives. .The state project coordinator of ACReSAL, Dr Sani Adamu Jauro, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by NAWIA’s state coordinator, Amina Mohammed Umar, and […]

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4 w. ago Beyond Money And Land: Rethinking How Nigeria Rewards Excellence

In the wake of yet another historic sporting victory, the Nigerian government recently rolled out its usual form of appreciation: cash gifts and plots of land. This time, the recipients were the triumphant Nigerian women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, who once again proved their mettle by emerging champions at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament, […]

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4 w. ago IFC, FCMB partner to unlock opportunities for Nigerian women entrepreneurs

By Chukwuma Umeorah First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has teamed up with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to launch the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women programme in Nigeria, aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and driving business growth. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative is a global platform designed to spur economic development by equipping entrepreneurs with practical […] The post IFC, FCMB partner to unlock opportunities for Nigerian women entrepreneurs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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